Is TikTok’s “Wild West” era coming to an end?
The U.S. is now pushing for an investigation.
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Roe’s downfall raises privacy red flags
As America copes with the new reality of a post-Roe America, Big Tech is becoming a battleground.
Starlink gets go-ahead to shoot broadband service to moving vehicles
Starlink received approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to beam its satellite-internet connectivity to moving vehicles, including cars, planes, and ships.
Drones take over Fourth of July celebrations
In an increasing number of cities across the country, drones are replacing fireworks as the go-to choice for public shows.
Venice puts up a tourism toll
The Italian city of Venice is in the early stages of instituting a tax on tourists who only visit for the day.
Influencers are exhausted
While the creator economy has opened up incredible opportunities for people from all walks of life, it has also grown into a never-ending merry-go-round of content creation that punishes them for not maximizing every opportunity.
Corporate America rethinks healthcare in wake of Roe v. Wade overrule
American businesses are wrestling with how to handle the sudden overturning of abortion protections in several states across the country.
Lawmakers want Apple and Google to take their eyes off you
Four Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to the FTC asking for it to investigate the tech giants for “enabling the collection and sale of mobile-phone users’ personal information.”
Airbnb opens $10 million fund to build wild rentals
Airbnb is launching a $10 million fund to give 100 hosts the resources to build crazy, eye-popping rentals that can go viral on the platform and get people booking.
Gene-edited rice could be a delicious way to capture carbon emissions
The Innovative Genomics Institute (IG) has received funding to use CRISPR technology to modify rice so that it can help pull and keep carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere.